Media releases
Drains no match for climate change
Melbourne will suffer more frequent and severe floods as stormwater drains struggle to cope under climate change, according to Victoria University engineers.
War photos like 'tourist pics'
Gory photos of American soldiers posing with bodies of suspected Taliban insurgents resemble ‘tourist photos’ and represent the changing nature of war and violence, according to a leading sociologist.
Victoria University professor rates research
Victoria University has announced the prestigious appointment of Professor Nicola Yelland to a national committee that will judge the quality of research across Australian universities.
New gizmo has Aussies riding for gold
A new gizmo is giving Australian cyclists the edge as they prepare to chase gold at the London Olympics.
Climate change steps up
Climate change is less like gradual warming and more like a series of steps, according to new research. Victoria University’s Professor Roger Jones said the smooth curves on climate forecast graphs – with gradual rises in greenhouse gases causing gradual warming – gave a false sense of security.
Scientists say some just born to run
Melbourne researchers are mapping genes from thousands of athletes in a project aimed at developing a talent ID test within a couple of years.
Less than one-in-twenty properly maintain smoke alarms
Less than one-in-twenty Melbournians are properly maintaining their smoke alarms to protect against serious malfunction, according to new research.
Industrial waste powers desalination
Victoria University scientists have shown the viability of a new desalination technology that uses almost no electricity and has the potential to save huge amounts of water.
Researcher's new conservation tool: a wooden post
The latest tool for protecting one of Victoria’s most important wetlands is a simple wooden post.
Australian multinationals battle brain drain
Australian-born multinationals are investing more in holding onto their key people than foreign-owned firms in an effort to fight the brain drain, according to a new study.
